I was close to your age when I had my surgery (33) and was an athlete, wrestling, running, biking, hiking etc...some intepretive dancing when I felt "saucy".

I couldn't imagine doing anything too physical 6 months after the surgery but everyone is different. Apparantly there was a guy who had his surgery at the UWMC shortly before me that was a competitive runner that was running 6 weeks afterwards. It all depends on you, what was done etc...

Personally I had too much tissue taken from the area to reconstruct my face to do too much and I still have issues 2.5 years afterwards. I walk with a bit of a limp, use a cane when on uneven ground...but I also am on my feet 12-16 hours a day 6-7 days a week. I get around pretty good and I have done some "running" since but it's not what I did before.

The positives is that you don't have any side effects from radiaiton (dry mouth, lowered testosterone etc...) so you should be in good shape.

Good luck but follow the old addage "if it hurts don't do it" as it's your body telling you it's not ready. (there is a difference between "sore" and "hurts")


Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.